Campbells River
Campbells River Campbell River Oberon, Bathurst | |
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Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | near Black Springs |
• elevation | 1,180 m (3,870 ft) |
Fish River | |
• location | near Bathurst |
• elevation | 706 m (2,316 ft) |
Length | 81.6 km (50.7 mi) |
Basin features | |
River system | Upper Macquarie catchment, Murray–Darling basin |
Tributaries | |
• left | Davy's Creek, Dirthole Creek, Gilmandyke Creek, Peppers Creek |
• right | Racecourse Creek, Sewells Creek, Spring Creek, Swallowsnest Creek, Walbrook Creek, Wisemans Creek |
Reservoir | Ben Chifley Dam |
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Campbells River, a perennial stream that is part of the Upper Macquarie catchment within the Murray–Darling basin, is located in the central–western region of New South Wales, Australia.
The river rises on the western slopes of the
course.[2]
The river is impounded by Ben Chifley Dam upstream of Bathurst and carries water released from the dam[clarification needed] for Bathurst's potable water supply.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Campbells River". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Map of Campbells River". Bonzle.com. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
33°42′S 149°37′E / 33.700°S 149.617°E